Manchester United to rival Arsenal for Valencia's Adil Rami

MANCHESTER UNITED look set to rival Arsenal for Valencia's Adil Rami in the summer.

Rami has been on Arsenal's radar for a while as they have been weighing up their defensive options. Concerns have lingered over Per Mertesacker and Barcelona have been linked with a move for Thomas Vermaelen.

Moreover, Arsene Wenger is set to be given £70m to spend on players in the summer, and Rami is the sort of player that could strengthen the Gunners' back line.

But now it seems United are ready to join in the race for the highly-rated centre back.

Portuguese paper A Bola ascertains Rami is on United's agenda, with Ezequiel Garay and Raphael Varane the other transfer targets that have been tipped with moves to Old Trafford.

Sir Alex Ferguson is keeping an eye on Adil Rami

Manchester United join race for Adil Rami

Rami's release clause is worth £21m, which may prohibitive for the Gunners.

The Frenchman has been an integral member of the Valencia first team this term, clocking up 30 appearances, although he has picked up two red cards.